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Slow cooker recipes with 5 ingredients featuring seared chicken, baby potatoes, and green beans in a savory broth.

Slow Cooker Recipes With 5 Ingredients: Buttery Chicken And Potatoes

Victoria Sandra
A savory, buttery one-pot dinner featuring chicken, baby potatoes, and green beans. This recipe uses a secret onion soup mix bloom to deliver huge flavor with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 385 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker (6-quart)
  • Large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 Pounds Chicken breast
  • 1 Pound Baby red or yellow potatoes sliced in half
  • 1 Pound Fresh green beans
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter melted
  • 1.5 packets Lipton onion soup and dip mix
  • Optional: Chicken Bone Broth or Chicken Broth

Instructions
 

Build the flavor base

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breast for about 2 minutes per side until the surface is golden brown and toasty. The chicken does not need to be cooked through at this stage.
  • During the final 30 seconds of searing, pour in the melted butter and the onion soup mix. Stir constantly until the mixture becomes glossy and fragrant.

Layer the Crock-pot

  • Place the chicken, potatoes, and green beans in the slow cooker, spreading them out to ensure the vegetables are not crushed.
  • Pour the buttery onion mixture from the skillet over the ingredients and toss until the seasoning clings to the potatoes and everything is evenly coated.

Slow cook, then taste and finish

  • Add the optional chicken broth if you prefer a saucier finish. Cover and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours (or Low for 7 to 8 hours) until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Taste the dish before serving and adjust with salt or pepper if desired for a sharper flavor profile.

Notes

Sodium Management: The onion soup mix contains significant salt. Use low-sodium broth if you prefer a gentler salt level and let the butter carry the richness.
Pot Size: A 6-quart slow cooker is recommended to provide enough surface area for the vegetables to cook evenly without becoming mushy.
The Sear: Taking the time to sear the chicken creates a Maillard reaction that adds depth and roasty flavor typically missing in dump-and-go recipes.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 34gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 820mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg
Keyword crock-pot dinner, one-pot meal, slow cooker recipes with 5 ingredients
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